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politiko.com.ph > 02/27/2026 > from-memories-to-monuments-seniors-now-lead-intramuros-tours > snitch-network

From memories to monuments: Seniors now lead Intramuros tours

2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (199+ words) This group of lolos and lolas are stepping up to make your Intramuros walking tour more legendary. The first batch of senior tour guides in Intramuros, Manila have already completed training and are expeced to hit the cobblestones streets soon....

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politiko.com.ph > 02/27/2026 > sss-pension-increase-to-ease-survival-burdens-of-senior-citizens-ordanes > headlines

SSS pension increase to ease survival burdens of senior citizens - Ordanes

5+ hour, 3+ min ago  (150+ words) Senior Citizens party-list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes lauded the Social Security System's (SSS) latest round of a 10% increase in the monthly retirement and disability pensions of its members beginning September 2026. "This will immediately and positively impact the lives of pensioners," said…...

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politiko.com.ph > 02/06/2026 > rex-gatchalian-moves-to-secure-benefits-for-centenarians-after-viral-complaint > politiko-lokal

Rex Gatchalian moves to secure benefits for centenarians after viral complaint

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (233+ words) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian moved quickly to address a viral case involving an elderly man who allegedly failed to receive the P100,000 cash gift for Filipino centenarians after being deemed "overage" or already past 100 years…...

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politiko.com.ph > 12/29/2025 > aging-is-a-triumph-merci-gutierrez-vows-to-advance-seniors-rights-benefits > snitch-network

‘Aging is a triumph’: Merci Gutierrez vows to advance seniors’ rights, benefits

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (348+ words) No senior will be left behind. National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) chair Ma. Merceditas Gutierrez has vowed to make sure every senior citizen in the country is heard, valued and protected. At a recent dialogue with senior citizens in…...